Introduction

When you’re ready to bring a new puppy into your home, it’s important to find a good breeder. The process isn’t always easy or quick, but it’s worth it for the health and happiness of both you and your new pet. A good breeder will want to make sure that both you and their dogs are happy with this life-long commitment. But how do you know if the breeder is doing things right? Here’s how:

So what is a puppy mill?

So what is a puppy mill? Puppy mills are places where dogs are bred and sold in large numbers. These breeders don’t have to be licensed, so there’s no oversight of the quality of their animals or facilities. Puppy mills also tend to be unconcerned about their breeding dogs’ health, since most dogs spend their entire lives inside cages without any exercise or stimulation. The puppies from these facilities often have health problems due to this lack of care and poor living conditions: they may have genetic defects that make them more prone to illness and disease; they may suffer from gastrointestinal problems like diarrhea and vomiting; they may not be able to reproduce easily (if at all); they can even lose their sense of smell because they’re kept in such small quarters!

Most people who buy puppies don’t realize how often these dogs are abused by breeders who aren’t concerned with giving them proper care.

The standards for care and housing of breeding dogs are shockingly low.

Puppy mills are essentially factory farms for dogs, and the standards for care and housing are shockingly low. The breeding dogs are kept in small cages, denied any exercise and fed poor quality food. They are given no veterinary care and often not even let out of their cages to relieve themselves. They never meet other dogs or people, and they have little chance at socialization with humans or other pets.

Puppy mills are a major source of supply for pet stores.

• Puppy mills are bad places for dogs to spend their lives.
• Pet stores should not be selling puppies from puppy mills.
• Pet stores should not be selling puppies from breeders who are not registered with the Better Business Bureau or are listed as a facility that has had USDA violations in any of the last three years.

A good breeder will want to meet you, ask about your lifestyle and home, and ask questions about your experience with dogs.

A good breeder will want to meet you, ask about your lifestyle and home, and ask questions about your experience with dogs. They’ll also want to make sure that they’re the right fit for you and your family. If a breeder seems more interested in how much money they can make than finding the right puppy for your family, then it’s probably not a good idea to buy from them.

A good breeder will ask if you’re ready for the commitment of dog ownership and talk to you about the breed they’re raising.

A good breeder will ask if you’re ready for the commitment of dog ownership and talk to you about the breed they’re raising. A good breeder will also give you a tour of their facility and answer any questions you have. If the breeder can’t provide these things, it may be a sign that they don’t care about their animals or their reputation in the community.

A good breeder will have a puppy area that’s clean and free from excrement, where puppies can freely roam and play.

A good breeder will have a puppy area that’s clean and free from excrement, where puppies can freely roam and play. Puppies should not be in cages or kennels. Breeding dogs should be in individual dog houses, which are large enough for the animal to stand up, turn around, and lie down comfortably. If you see a puppy mill or pet store with pens full of puppies in small enclosures (cages), don’t buy from that store—it is illegal in most states to sell animals from a puppy mill at retail stores like pet stores or even via Craigslist!

When you arrive at your breeder’s facility check out how many people work there; if it’s just one person working alone on a farm you might have reason for concern about whether they’re mistreating their animals or not—especially if they seem defensive when questioned about their practices!

A good breeder won’t sell their puppies until they’re eight weeks old — ideally 12 weeks old — to ensure they’re ready to leave their mother.

A good breeder won’t sell their puppies until they’re at least eight weeks old. Ideally, they’ll wait until the puppy is 12 weeks old before selling it to ensure that the dog is mature enough to handle leaving its mother and being home alone.

The reason for this long waiting period? It gives the puppy time to develop physically and mentally, making them better able to adapt to new situations when you get him or her home. A young puppy who hasn’t yet been vaccinated may also be more susceptible to illness than an adult dog would be, which could mean undoing all of your hard work if he gets sick after being vaccinated!

When you take possession of a puppy from a responsible breeder, you’ll know that he’s already been socialized with other dogs and people (and vice versa). This will make it easier for him or her to adjust when your family comes along!

A good breeder will have a contract that protects both them and you, including a health guarantee on the puppy.

A contract that protects you, the breeder and the puppy is a good sign. A contract should include a health guarantee on the puppy. The breeder should be willing to take the dog back if something does go wrong with it after you’ve kept it for awhile. It should also include a return policy in case you decide you don’t want the dog after all.

The contract should also include a spay/neuter agreement so that both parties know what they’re getting into when they buy or sell puppies together!

Puppy mills are bad places for dogs to spend their lives. Ask questions so you can find a good breeder.

Puppy mills are bad places for dogs to spend their lives. Ask questions so you can find a good breeder.

• Find out where the puppies come from. A responsible breeder will be able to tell you where the puppies come from, and they may even have some of their parents with them at times. They should also be able to tell you what health problems their dogs have had in the past, if any.
• Ask about vaccinations and health guarantees. Ideally, your puppy should have been vaccinated against all diseases common in your area within two weeks of birth; this means that if anything does go wrong with your dog later on, it’s not likely due to lack of vaccination early on (although it’s always possible). The breeder should also offer a health guarantee—a promise that if something goes wrong through no fault of yours or theirs during a certain period after purchase (such as within 90 days), they’ll either provide another puppy or give back some money towards another one from another source, since there’s no way anyone could know everything about every animal beforehand!

Conclusion

Puppy mills are bad places for dogs to spend their lives. Ask questions so you can find a good breeder.